It's cold this morning, 1C (34F). I put on my toque and my mitts when I walked Jack out to the bus stop. Winter is coming. The cat is not impressed.
Nothing much changes around here. Yesterday was National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada, also known as Orange shirt day. I went on Danielle Smith's Instagram page and the racist comments were overwhelming and horrible. The fact that she doesn't shut down the racism speaks volumes about her character as a human and her character as a leader. I find her to be lacking in integrity, morals, accountability, and empathy. She sets the mood and her caucus and MLAs follow. Because she's awful, they feel that they too can be awful, and not just the MLAs, some Albertans as well.
A leader sets the tone, just like in the US. The Republicans, by propping up trump and his anger, hatred, and insanity, have promoted hatred, anger, and division in the US. trump leads by example, and his example is one of corruption, sexism, fraud, and lies. People have embraced his lead because it gives them permission to be their worst self.
A good leader would promote working together, cohesiveness, compassion, and integrity. Both Alberta and the US lack this right now. I can only hope it gets better for both of us, soon.
I fell again yesterday on the back deck. I'm moving gravel around to make room for the dirt we'll need to bring to stop anymore flooding of the basement. I had a container with gravel and I tripped and fell hard on my knees and my armpit got it too from the container. Sigh. This morning my knees are quite sore but I'm thankful I didn't break anything. My mum's first bad break was when she was 48, so I'm doing well. Osteoporosis runs in the family but I also spent 25 years lifting weights in an effort to avoid that same scenario. So far (touch wood) my bones are doing well.
I have an exciting day planned of housework and walking the dogs. Try not to jealous, it's not a good look:)
I believe that Danielle Smith is an opportunist, pure and simple. She will do, say, or tolerate anything if it serves her purpose of obtaining and maintaining her power and position.
ReplyDeleteYikes, that was a bad fall! Glad your injuries weren't worse and hope your knees feel better soon.
She is an opportunist but also lacks any kind of compassion or empathy.
DeleteI took the dogs for a walk and it turns out my back and neck hurt too:)
Debra's characterization is hella accurate.
DeleteWhen you have a fall like that, everything gets involved. You know how that goes. I doubt you remember but I took a fall months ago where I tripped over a root and before I knew it, I was flat down in the dirt. I had dirt in my mouth! Surprisingly, nothing was really hurt. I got a cut on my forehead, or perhaps it was just an abrasion. I don't remember. I just remember there was blood. But every part of my body felt it in the oncoming days. Nothing horrible, just...okay. Yes. That happened. But the good news was was that I'd been dealing with a place in my back that had been in so much pain for months and after the fall, it disappeared! Did I do my own chiropractic adjustment?
ReplyDeleteI do not recommend this.
I was thinking about how politicians like Obama inspire people to want to do better, to make our country better, to be a better person. Meanwhile, the lying, cheating disgusting wads of moronic human-like organisms who have been in charge recently do the opposite. They allow and even encourage people to proudly show off their ignorance, their racism, their hatred of everyone but the ones who look and sound like them. They are proud to be those people.
I do remember when you fell. I guess it's good that it adjusted your back, at least something good came out of it:)
DeleteLeaders make a difference apparently. We've never had one this corrupt and this awful so we're just learning.
Falling is so terrifying! I'm glad you're OK. When I fell (slid on) my knee a few years ago, the knee healed up well but my hand, particularly my thumb, which I'd put out to cushion my landing took a lot longer! I wish we had a Truth and Reconciliation Day here; the current administration is working hard to erase any history of wrong-doing in our past and present.
ReplyDeleteWe have a day but the reconciliation still needs to be done and the racism still exists.
DeleteI fell in March and did the same thing to my thumb, it's still sore.
So sorry about the fall. Do you have any sense of why you fall? I'm wondering if you might do fall proofing exercises. I do them, largely keeping ankles flexible. Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteI certainly feel your pain about the direction Alberta's moving, being stuck in a similar situation. How soon can the leadership be changed?
I didn't know there was such a thing, I'll look up the fall proofing exercises. Thank you.
DeleteWe're due for an election next October but she made not last that long. There is already talk of a leadership review and she could be ousted. Ironically, it's the separatists who are leading the charge for the leadership review. She's painted herself into a corner and nobody wants her here anymore.
I just found a ten minute routine on yes2next which is entitled do this to prevent falls. Worth a try.
DeleteAt least your country has a decent leader, and a rather smart one at that, so unlike the blustering orange tosspot to your south.
ReplyDeleteI am thankful we have Carney now.
DeleteIf everyone who can will just get out and vote, we will see a reasonable change because it will put a stop to a lot of what the Orange Bastard and his cult are getting away with! We have the means to do that ... VOTE BLUE 🗳!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed.
DeleteI will try not to be jealous! 😊
ReplyDeleteIt's hard, I know:)
DeleteI'm glad you didn't break anything when you fell. I think as we get older that gets to be one of our ever-present nightmares, doesn't it!
ReplyDeleteI always worry about breaking something.
DeleteFalling is scary. The last time I really fell hard, I thought I had broken something as well. Glad you are okay. Though I don't live in Canada, your premier sounds like she certainly could fit in with MAGAs in Texas. I told my mother (a tRump supporter) a couple of years ago that when tRump first became president, I noticed a big increase in the number of my students who were involved in online bullying incidents. I told her that when tRump says the things he does and calls people names, he sets an example.
ReplyDeleteI look back fondly on the Obama years. That man had class and grace, something we are sorely missing here in the USA now.
trump and smith set a very bad example and bring out the worst in people.
DeleteOur grass was covered with frost this morning. Scott's making a big pot of salsa; he has several 5-gallon pails of tomatoes to do something with and he's starting with the ripe ones. I've been making Greek salads pretty much every day with his cucumbers, green peppers, tomatoes, and onions.
ReplyDeleteHe was out after dark, after we'd gone to bed last night, bringing in more vegetables "just in case." And it's good that he remembered.
The size of his garden is ridiculous.
-Kate
I thought it was the size of the deck that mattered:)
DeleteDoes he ever give veg away?
Sorry to hear you fell. You are very lucky you didn't bust a knee or two.
ReplyDeleteI am very lucky. I've fallen something 10 or 11 times this past year. No broken bones yet.
Deletewhat a lovely photo! I am mad-jealous of the temperature. As for The Felon, please invade (bring Kerrs Halloween candy).
ReplyDeleteYou wouldn't be mad jealous of the temperature come January when it's -30C with a wind chill.
DeleteThat IS cold! I think you hit the nail on the head when you said, "She sets the mood and her caucus and MLAs follow. Because she's awful, they feel that they too can be awful, and not just the MLAs, some Albertans as well." This is the essence of why these leaders, Trump included, are so destructive. They unleash everyone's private and petty hatred, misogyny, homophobia and racism.
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